MELVINDALE — Earlier this month Jessica Smith secured her spot as the top U.S. short track speed skater by winning all three events at the Olympic trials.

While that weekend was one of complete joy for her family, it also has put them through a lot of stress in figuring out how to get to Sochi, Russia to watch her compete.

The trip is expected to cost about $40,000 for her parents, Rick and Reina, and younger brother Travis to spend the three weeks at the games. The hotel room costs $8,000 per person, and airfare is another $2,000 each. Then there are costs related to tickets to each event, food and any other expenses that pop up.

Several local groups have popped up to help raise the funds for the Smith family to travel with their daughter.

Play Atlantis, 19400 Allen Road, is donating 20 percent of all proceeds made by the arcade Friday. The arcade includes indoor and outdoor mini golf, go-karts and several rooms full of video games and other attractions to entertain children of all ages.

The Melvindale American Legion post #472 Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a spaghetti dinner Sunday from 12:30 to 6 p.m. the cost is $10 per person with all of the proceeds going to the trip fund. The post is located at 17011 Raupp Street.

Another  fundraiser is set for Saturday at the Melvindale Ice Arena. From 4 until 10 p.m. the arena staff is asking for a $10 donation at the door. Gift baskets and other items will be raffled off with the money also going to the Smith family.

Other fundraisers scheduled in the area. Several bars, including Mel Bar, 17993 Allen Road; The Melvindale Moose Lodge, 1911 Allen Road; Break Time Bar and Grill, 17151 Allen Road; and Quit N’Time 3353 Fort Street in Wyandotte are all selling “Team Jessica,” “Melvindale Supports,” or “Michigan Supports” placards for donations of $1 or more.

There are also two web-based business’ giving portions of sales. One is a Thirty-One party (mythirtyone.com/forms/frm_event_my_events.aspx) and the other is a site called Origami Owl (http://julierauser.origamiowl.com/parties/JulieRauser166521/how-to-build.ashx). Thirty-One sells home and office trinkets among other small items, Origami Owl is a custom jewelry maker.

Anyone that wants to give directly to the family can do so at Youcaring.com/other/olympic-dreams-come-true-/122826.